Secco d'Été Blanc - Weingut Faubel

In the glass, the Secco d'Été Blanc - Weingut Faubel displays a clear straw yellow with fine golden highlights and persistent, delicate bubbles. The fine perlage rises in elegant chains, lending the appearance an almost shimmering lightness. This sparkling wine is visually inviting and playful, ideal for enjoyable moments with stylish appeal.

On the nose, it unfolds an expressive, aromatic bouquet. Notes of juicy peach and ripe apricot meet exotic lychee and delicate hints of clove. Fresh citrus accents reminiscent of grapefruit and lime join green apple and a touch of white flowers. The cuvée of Muscat and Scheurebe reveals its full radiance and aromatic diversity here.

• Color: clear straw yellow, brilliant highlights
• Perlage: fine, persistent, invigorating
• Aroma: stone fruit, citrus, exotic fruit, floral nuances
• Grape varieties: Muscat, Scheurebe
• Origin: Palatinate, Maikammer subregion

On the palate, the Secco d'Été Blanc - Weingut Faubel is lively and fruit-driven. Its off-dry character combines fresh acidity with fine residual sweetness in an invigorating interplay. Stone-fruit notes of peach and apricot take center stage, supported by ripe citrus fruit and a delicate exotic spiciness. The perlage feels delicate and creamy without losing its tension, lending the Secco an elegant, buoyant texture.

The structure is light-footed yet remarkably precise. The lively line of acidity brings clarity and tension, while the delicate fruit sweetness provides soft contours. Subtle spicy accents of nutmeg and clove create interesting counterpoints to the fruit. The finish is medium-long, marked by citrus freshness, floral nuances and a hint of mineral coolness.

1. Lively, fine-beaded texture with creamy effervescence
2. Off-dry flavor profile with invigorating acidity
3. Aromatic cuvée of Muscat and Scheurebe
4. Fruit-driven, clear style with elegant lightness

Its origin in the Palatinate, more precisely Maikammer, shapes the style of the Secco d'Été Blanc - Weingut Faubel. The vineyards lie in a sun-drenched microclimate that is also influenced by cool nights. Calcareous and partly sandy soils bring finesse and subtle minerality to the wine. Here, the Muscat and Scheurebe varieties develop a particularly fragrant, expressive profile that defines this Secco.

Production of the Secco d'Été Blanc by Weingut Faubel

The character of the Secco d'Été Blanc stems from carefully considered work from the vineyard to the bottle. Weingut Faubel in Maikammer is one of the Palatinate’s traditional estates and places great emphasis on precise manual work as well as a clear, straightforward style. The Muscat and Scheurebe vines grow in selected sites with calcareous soils that support aromatic concentration and elegance.

The Palatinate climate combines abundant sunshine with cool nights influenced by the Palatinate Forest. This constellation encourages the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. Intense aromas and fresh structure come together here, forming the basis for the light yet expressive style of the Secco d'Été Blanc.

The grapes are harvested selectively, with a focus on aromatic ripeness and intact berries. Harvesting during the cooler times of day preserves the delicate aromatic spectrum of the Muscat and Scheurebe grapes particularly well. Gentle processing in the cellar is the next crucial step.

After gentle pressing, the must flows off under only light pressure. Careful clarification creates a clean, fruit-driven base. The subsequent fermentation takes place under temperature-controlled conditions in stainless steel tanks. Low fermentation temperatures preserve the characteristic Muscat and Scheurebe aromas, with their floral, fruity and subtly spicy facets.

This is followed by the process that creates the fine perlage. The base wine first matures on its fine lees, which enhances structure and creaminess. A second fermentation then produces the characteristic, lively carbonation. Weingut Faubel’s cellar style focuses on clarity, freshness and clean fruit expression; the wine is therefore matured entirely in stainless steel tanks, without any influence from wood.

Before bottling, the Secco undergoes particularly gentle filtration. This step preserves its radiant aromas and gives the sparkling wine a clear, brilliant appearance in the glass. The result is modern and light, yet also refined and shaped by its terroir: a Palatinate sparkling wine with a distinct sense of origin and excellent drinkability.

Serving recommendations for the Secco d'Été Blanc by Weingut Faubel

The Secco d'Été Blanc is a versatile companion for numerous culinary occasions. Its fruit-driven, off-dry character is particularly appealing with delicate, not overly rich dishes. Light starters and summery creations are ideal choices.

• Fresh salads with young leafy greens, herbs and citrus vinaigrette
• Seafood such as prawns, scallops or calamari
• Delicate fish dishes, such as pan-fried pike-perch or grilled salmon
• Light poultry dishes, for example chicken breast with herbs
• Creamy pasta with lemon, herb or mild cheese sauces
• Antipasti, vegetarian tapas and fresh vegetable dishes

With fresh goat cheese, mild burrata or young soft cheese, it creates an exciting interplay of fruit and delicate creaminess. Asparagus dishes with fine butter sauces or lemony accompaniments also pair wonderfully with the Secco d'Été Blanc. The lively perlage refreshes every combination elegantly.

As an aperitif, this sparkling wine makes a brilliant opening to festive meals, birthday celebrations, garden parties or romantic evenings for two. On the terrace, at a picnic or alongside a summery brunch spread, the Secco d'Été Blanc reveals its full radiance. The stylish Burgundy bottle underscores its premium positioning and lends every occasion a subtle extra touch of elegance.

The ideal serving temperature is between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius. Served well chilled in a white wine glass, the perlage appears particularly fine and the aromas emerge clearly and distinctly. A serving temperature that is too warm takes away the wine’s tension, while excessive chill reduces aromatic intensity, so it is worth allowing a brief moment in the refrigerator before pouring.

For short- to medium-term storage, a dark, cool environment with a consistent temperature is recommended. Storing the bottle horizontally in a wine rack helps preserve the screw cap. Within approximately two years of the vintage, the Secco d'Été Blanc shows its fresh, fruity style most distinctly and accompanies carefree moments of enjoyment with elegant lightness.

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